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A Pakistani drone strike on a residential area in Ferozepur, Punjab, injured three individuals, who sustained burn injuries and were promptly hospitalized, as confirmed by SSP Bhupinder Singh Sidhu. This incident follows a series of drone incursions from Pakistan, which were largely intercepted by Indian air defense systems, including attempts to target military infrastructure on May 7 and 8. In response, India has implemented precautionary blackouts in several regions to safeguard civilians and infrastructure amidst...

India firmly responded to Pakistan's drone and artillery attacks on May 7 and 8, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs. In a significant escalation, Pakistan violated airspace with hundreds of drones along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border, prompting Indian forces to conduct targeted drone strikes, including the destruction of a Pakistani AD radar. This exchange underscores the heightened tensions and ongoing military confrontations between the two nations. Full Article

Representative ImageLeading stock exchanges BSE and NSE have blocked their websites for international users amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. A BSE spokesperson stated that this precautionary measure is aimed at protecting users from potential cyber threats, following a cybersecurity alert from CERT-In regarding ongoing threats to the BFSI sector. Additionally, BSE has issued an advisory urging market participants to enhance their cybersecurity defenses against various high-impact cyber-attacks. Full Article

NEW DELHI: The Border Security Force (BSF) successfully thwarted a significant infiltration attempt by Pakistan along the International Border in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, on the night of May 8-9, 2025. The Indian Army reported that Pakistani forces conducted drone and munition attacks, which were effectively repulsed, alongside multiple ceasefire violations along the Line of Control. The Army assured a robust response to these provocations, utilizing advanced weaponry for their counter-drone operations while reaffirming...

Pakistan's economic affairs division faced backlash after a social media post sought urgent financial aid, attributing losses to escalating tensions with India. Following the negative attention, the ministry claimed their account was hacked, denying the appeal for loans, although the post remained visible. Amid military escalations and a significant drop in the Karachi Stock Exchange, Pakistan's economic stability is threatened, with ongoing conflicts linked to "Operation Sindoor" in response to a recent terrorist attack. Full...